The pinnacle of Downtown living in the heart of Palo Alto! A short stroll to University Ave's shops, restaurants, and major employers; plus easy access to CalTrain and Stanford University/Hospital. Beautifully remodeled top floor, corner unit with abundant natural light. Quality throughout, featuring: gleaming hardwood floors, dual pane windows, skylights, gas fireplace, Chef's kitchen, and a spa inspired primary bathroom.
Sold for $1,380,000
$1,380,000
617 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,149sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$1,379,600 Zestimate®
$1,201/sqft
$5,502 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,379,600
$1.28M - $1.49M
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Gas fireplaceAbundant natural lightSpa inspired primary bathroomGleaming hardwood floorsDual pane windows
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Listed by:
Joann Weber 01896750 650-815-5410,
Midtown Management Inc. 650-331-1515,
Katie Tseng 02061293 650-272-9946,
Midtown Management Inc.
Bought with:
Paul Yang, 01980050
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82047025
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,149
- Total interior livable area: 1,149 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 12043009
- Zoning: RM3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $550 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,038,447
- Annual tax amount: $13,469
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $1,380,000-1.1%$1,201/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82047025 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$1,214/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+171.9%$1,214/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047025 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500$5/sqft |
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| 5/2/2000 | Sold | $513,000$446/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,469 +4.2% | $1,038,447 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,930 +1.5% | $1,018,086 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,738 +1.2% | $998,125 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,586 +2% | $978,555 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,339 +2% | $959,369 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,095 | $949,533 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,095 +3.9% | $930,916 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,643 | $912,664 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,643 +1.8% | $894,770 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,439 +3.8% | $877,226 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,023 +2.6% | $864,050 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,741 | $847,125 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $843,298 +7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $783,000 +8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $724,000 -8.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $789,000 +8.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $725,600 -8.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $790,598 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $775,097 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $759,900 +34.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $565,650 +25% |
| 2004 | -- | $452,600 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $443,800 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $426,800 -18.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $523,260 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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